Open race for vice presidency looms at Democratic convention
Kansas City July 1 reports a crowded scene as delegates consider the platform and the vice presidency with focus on Bryan Hill and Croker Murphy talks. Arrivals from Pennsylvania Wisconsin and New York amid hopes for unity ahead of the Fourth of July session and possible Bryan nomination.
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Bryan Wants No Dodging In The Silver Plane
Kansas City July 1 The platform at the Democratic National Convention will demand free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 unless Bryan shifts his stance. Delegates report support for the Chicago 1896 plank, though opposition from Hill and others challenges a rigid silver declaration. The silver Republican side seeks a strong silver plank while weighing the impact of Tate Towne and Hill on the ticket.
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Vote for Vice President Nominees in Democratic Convention
Harrison refuses to present his name while Shiveley and Towne top press lists. Delegates from New York and Indiana weigh Hill Towne McMillin Gorman as possible picks. Hill arrival stirs talk of Lincoln talks and Pettigrew notes.
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Tennessee
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Washington
Robert A. Pattison
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Metcalfe Urges Explicit Money Plank at Kansas City Meet
Richard Metcalfe editor of the World-Herald headed Nebraska’s delegation to the Kansas City convention. He pressed for an explicit pledge of free coinage at 16 to 1, arguing trusts and money power require clear bimetallism and anti trust planks, and warned against mere reaffirmation without a concrete money provision.
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Hill to Confer with Bryan in Lincoln
Former New York Governor David B. Hill, arriving from St. Louis, meets with William Jennings Bryan in Lincoln to discuss the Kansas City convention platform. Hill travels by day coach, fatigued but dutiful, amid questions of a possible presidential bid and a trip to Kansas City.
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German Minister Ketteler Killed in Peking By Boxers
London reports published July 2 recount the murder of Baron von Ketteler the German minister at Pekin by Boxers and Chinese troops. Legation buildings burned and foreigners killed as tensions rise with Pekin government. War fears grow with dispatches from Shanghai Che Foo and Tien Tsin about foreign troop movements and potential reprisals.
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Prince Turn in Control Amid Pekin Turmoil
Washington reports two Shanghai cablegrams show Pekin ministers alive except possibly the German envoy, with Prince Tuan in complete control raising grave concern. Officials cite viceroys' independence as a potential check and urge US consuls to coordinate with provincial leaders to protect foreigners while central administration is deemed incapacitated.
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Montana Delegation Arrives in Kansas City for Convention
The Montana regular delegation led by Senator Maginnis and Governor Smith reached Kansas City after a 48 hour trip. Key figures include J. R. Toole and E. D. Matts welcoming at the Midland, with Clark supporters staging demonstrations and Clark campaigns continuing in local papers. The national committee will meet, with Maginnis as chairman and Fox and Marks in delegation roles. Hartman, Towne advocate, critiques and comments on ticket support amid Democratic disputes.
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